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I've found 17
groups in the 'Pollution / Toxics'
category
A Green Sweep
Operate recycling/waste minimisation contracts with local bodies--use funds on environmental projects which include in the past: recycling survey on Banks Peninsula, building community enterprise in Wairewa, experimenting with waste reuse enterprises in East Otago/Dunedin. [ Otago ]
Buller Conservation Group
BCG
Stands up for the environment in an unsympathetic community. We save native forests, lobby councils, write submissions. Public ownership, public access. Environment Court experience. Oppose 1080 and spraying. [ West Coast ]
Cycling Advocates Network
CAN
The Voice for Cyclists in NZ- focussing particularly on commuting and touring cyclists.
CAN's vision: to make cycling an everyday activity in NZ. [ Nationally ]
Earth Education Tumanako
EET
Our Kaupapa (purpose) is to "Cultivate Education and Employment - Nurturing the Growth of a Creative and Sustainable Community"
We achieve this by initiating and sponsoring suitable projects within the community (currently focused in Waitara, Taranaki). Projects for 2002 include: Organic Food Co-op, Community Garden, Short Film Competition and Festival, Zero Waste, Growing Green Fingers, Workshop Series (Tile making, Paper making etc. [ Taranaki ]
East Coast Bays Coastal Protection Society
ECB CPS
Guardianship of the coastal environment from North Head to the Whangaparaoa Peninsula and in particular the Long Bay - Okura Marine Reserve. [ Auckland ]
Greenpeace Aotearoa / NZ
GPNZ
Greenpeace campaigns on large number of issues in New Zealand and internationally including toxics, climate, oceans, whaling, nukes, genetic engineering, whales and forests. [ Nationally ]
LakesWater Quality Society (Inc)
LWQS
Encouraging action to improve water quality in the Rotorua (and other) lakes.
Encouraging additional scientific research on NZ lakes.
Organised a scientific symposium - 'Rotorua Lakes 2001: A symposium on research needs in the Rotorua Lakes'
Applying funding to encourage more students to enter lake research.
Encouraging practical, sustainable management of aquatic weeds in NZ lakes. [ Bay of Plenty ]
Molten Media Trust Computer Recycling
We provide recycling services for computer and electronic waste. Restored computer parts and system are sold NZ wide under warranty. Certified environmental destruction services. NiCad / Lithium battery recycling collection agents. [ Canterbury ]
noSUV.org
Campaign to discourage the use of large 4WD vehicles on city streets, and promote sensible transport choices [ Canterbury ]
Pesticides Action Network Aotearoa NZ
PANNZ
Part of international network tyring to stop the human and environmental effects of toxic chemical pesticides [ Nationally ]
Remarkable Wastebusters
Founded in January 2000 to promote a culture of waste minimisation in the Wakatipu area (based in Queenstown). We were originally a sub-committee of the Eco Action Network Inc. based in Queenstown, but are currently applying for Incorporation as a seperate Society. [ Otago ]
Soil & Health Association of NZ Inc
Soil & Health
Promotes organic farming and gardening, and natural health care; campaigns against pesticides and GE; publishes bi-monthly magazine "Organic NZ". [ Nationally ]
Taranaki Energy Watch
TEW
Promotion of efficient and sustainable use of energy. Education on issues of sustainability, environmental protection, climate change, efficient use of energy and renewables. [ Taranaki ]
The Whale & Dolphin Adoption Project
WADAP
WADAP is a non profit organisation dedicated to raising funds for marine mammal researchers, education and conservation of the marine environment. A fun and easy way to support marine mammal research, by adopting a whale or dolphin. [ Nationally ]
Toxins Action Group
TAG
We campaign to eliminate use of harmful toxins, especially pesticides, to increase public awareness of their effects, and to promote the benefits and practices of organic growing. [ Wellington ]
Waikato GE Free Network
Groups and individuals working together to highlight concerns about Genetic Engineering in the environment and food. [ Waikato ]
West Aucklanders Against Aerial Spraying
WASP
We are working to oppose aerial spraying by MAF to combat the Painted Apple Moth, of Btk in the form of Foray48B, over West Auckland, because of its adverse effects on human health and the environment. [ Auckland ]
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